While I can't comment on the DRM solution, I know it wont affect the modability.
Now people can hate me if they want, can't stop that.
But the truth is the interview where we said we'll have all 3 main types of subs in the game (II,VII,IX) was done before the decision to cut IX and II from the game. Can't turn back time.
Things like that happen during development of any game. Again, if you want to be completely safe you don't answer any questions, but you wouldn't like that either
I don't see it as much of a problem. The important part is that we let you people know that only type VII submarines are in the game. It would be a mistake if you were lead to believe we have ALL in the game and then you buy it and surprise - no type IXs.
That is not the case.